Aug 24, 2009
Aug 24, 2009
Aug 24, 2009
Aug 24, 2009
Aug 24, 2009

Hen

Hen

1900s

Wood

Overall: 47.6 cm (18 3/4 in.)

Gift of Katherine C. White 1973.221

Description

The interlacing pattern on the base of this sculpture can be seen in Benin Kingdom works in materials from wood to ivory to metal.

See also
Collection: 
African Art
Department: 
African Art
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture
Medium: 
Wood

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